Sounds of Science
Students in this module will explore the science and art of sound. Students will create new instruments from scratch, and play with all aspects of making and delivering sound. Projects and instruments may include circuit bending, PVC marimbas, theramins, and more.
Content will include science, technology, and engineering, in addition to art and performance.
Instructors
Vincent Cee, Assistant Professor of Music Education at UAF
Vincent teaches undergraduate courses in music education and jazz. He holds music education degrees from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (B.Mus), Arizona State University (M.Mus) and the University of Massachusetts Amherst (Ph.D.)
Prior to doctoral studies, Vincent taught general music, elementary orchestra and high school orchestra in Mesa, Arizona. In addition to teaching, Vincent served as a clinician, adjudicator, presenter and guest conductor for various community and statewide musical events.
While working as a graduate teaching assistant, Vincent most recently taught arts and music courses in the University of Massachusetts Amherst General Education curriculum. Additionally, he designed and developed online platforms for web-based arts courses, and is currently developing pilot courses for the UMassAmherst Outreach, University Without Walls. As a graduate teaching assistant, Vincent received a University of Massachusetts Amherst Distinguished Teaching Award in 2008.
Vincent’s research interests range from examining musical activity within institutions to issues in policy, curriculum and philosophy. Vincent has published reviews in American String Teacher and is currently conducting research on the role of improvisation in the context of public school institutions.
Bobb Lockwood, Music Director at Randy Smith Middle School
Ever since he was a child, Bobb has been asking the question, "What is music?" Fascinated with sounds, he has performed with various musical ensembles since the age of twelve, exploring many different ways to create noise/music. The search for new sounds led Bobb in the direction of Circuit Bending, a hobby where small toys and games are disassembled to explore new ways of rewiring them to produce interesting noises. Check out Bobb's latest circuit bending project on YouTube HERE. Bobb also enjoys photography, cooking, and camping.